Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management

This online professional bookkeeping course bundle covers all the essential areas of bookkeeping and payroll management. The key to overseeing a company's finances is knowing how to balance books, track finances, and administer pay—which this online bookkeeping and payroll course will help you understand. These responsibilities often fall to one professional who is well-versed in both disciplines for many small businesses today.

You will first learn how to utilize QuickBooks Online for everyday bookkeeping situations, such as running general ledger reports, working with the chart of accounts, and managing inventory. Next, your online bookkeeping and payroll course will put all those principles into practice, entering and tracking your finances while having all the advantages of computing in the cloud so that your files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere.

The professional bookkeeping training helps you learn the principles of payroll management. Payroll practice and management provides a foundation for classifying workers, calculating overtime pay, and overseeing payroll functions. There is more to payroll than calculating gross wages, though—you will also learn to manage year-end forms, which rely on your bookkeeping skills.

Once you complete this payroll and bookkeeping certification course, you will understand how to manage your finances and be prepared for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam. You will also be ready to pass the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam offered by the PayrollOrg.

This payroll and bookkeeping certification course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the QBCU certification exam upon eligibility. A voucher for the FPC exam is not included.

What you will learn

• Successfully set up a company file in QuickBooks Online
• Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
• Apply basic accounting principles to professional bookkeeping practices and duties
• Understand fundamental accounting concepts, including how QuickBooks works to support these concepts
• Explain the use of the forms required to withhold, deposit, and report federal income taxes
• Recognize dates, procedures, and regulations to ensure payroll compliance and reporting
• Correctly process payroll from start to finish (payroll project)

How you will benefit

• Gain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform professional bookkeeping tasks for any company
• Use basic, intermediate, and advanced features of QuickBooks Online proficiently
• Prepare for the QBCU and FPC exams
• Become certified in the fundamentals of payroll
• Possess a certification in payroll that is a desirable attribute many employers seek in payroll candidates
• Obtain additional knowledge and skills that are not often taught in the workplace
• Be able to search and apply for payroll jobs, with the additional resume skills

1. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
   1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
   2. Accounting Basics
   3. Getting Started With QuickBooks Online
   4. The Chart of Accounts
   5. Centers and Lists
   6. Bank Accounts
   7. Recording Expenses and Paying Bills
   8. Credit Cards and Loans
   9. Sales Receipts
   10. Invoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms
   11. Billable Expenses and Customer Credits
   12. Sales Taxes and Reports
   13. Midterm Exam
   14. Product and Service Items
   15. Managing Inventory
   16. Managing Projects and Sales
   17. Progress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts
   18. Payroll
   19. Fixed Assets and Loans
   20. Business Entities and Owner Transactions
   21. Banking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets
   22. Adjusting and Reviewing the Books
   23. Starting a Bookkeeping Business
   24. Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)
   25. Communication and Organization (Optional Lesson)
   26. Final Exam
2. Payroll Practice and Management
1. Introduction to Payroll
2. Determining Worker Status
3. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
4. Federal Employment Taxes
5. Payroll Forms
6. Fringe Benefits – Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits
7. Fringe Benefits – Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options
8. Other Employee Benefits
9. Calculating Gross Wages
10. Calculating Gross Pay – Additional Topics
11. Paycheck Calculation – Taxes
12. Paycheck Calculation – Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions
13. Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation
14. Compliance – Laws and Reporting
15. Global Payroll
16. Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits
17. Paying the Employee
18. Payroll Administration and Management
19. Basic Accounting
20. Exploring Payroll Careers
21. Exam Preparation
22. Payroll Project

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Microsoft Word or equivalent
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following book will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the QuickBooks portion of the program:

• Bookkeeping for Dummies, by Lita Epstein, MBA
• QuickBooks Online software
  • Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription in one of your assignments.

Digital access to the following book will be available via links in the Payroll Practice and Management course:

• Payroll Accounting 2025, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites:

This course is designed to prepare you for an entry-level position as a full-charge bookkeeper. You do not need any prior experience or training in this field. You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be able to use a basic 4 function calculator, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). This course is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

Wade Lindenberger

Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm. Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the leading health and fitness club chains in the world. He has also been Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a division of a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor for courses at Coopers & Lybrand and UC San Diego. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.

Helene K. Liatsos

Helene K. Liatsos is a business advisor and QuickBooks Certified Advisor with more than 25 years of experience. She consults for a range of companies, from travel agencies to startups. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Helene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sherida Habersham

Sherida Habersham is an accomplished professional from Georgia at the intersection of technology, education, and service. She started her career as a software developer specializing in human resource management (HRM), payroll, and quality systems. Over her extensive career in education, Sherida has held several roles, including program lead, college professor, and division dean for business and information systems.

Sherida holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology, a Master of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. With expertise in curriculum development, business systems, and instructional leadership, she is dedicated to promoting learning and development. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience as a bookkeeping and tax expert, assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their operations with comprehensive bookkeeping and tax support.

What is the average salary of a bookkeeper?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most recent median salary for bookkeepers was $47,440 annually. However, bookkeepers can increase their earning potential through years of experience, certification, or starting your own bookkeeping business.

How do I become a bookkeeper?

To become a bookkeeper, you need a background in accounting and specialized knowledge in payroll and taxation. You can gain this knowledge through a course or on-the-job training in an accounting department or working with an experienced bookkeeper. You will also need to gain experience with bookkeeping software.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. You will be prepared for the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) exam, and you will also be prepared to pass the FPC exam offered by PayrollOrg to become certified in the fundamentals of payroll.

Do I need a degree to become a bookkeeper?

You do not need an advanced degree to become a bookkeeper. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you will need to have your high school diploma or equivalent to pursue a career as a professional bookkeeper. Many bookkeepers get started with an online course like this Professional Bookkeeping course. However, in order to stay competitive and open up even more job opportunities down the road, you may want to think about earning an associate degree in bookkeeping or accounting at some point in your career.

Is a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?

Not exactly. There are five major parts to the accounting process and they include: recording, interpreting, classifying, analyzing, and reporting financial information. Bookkeeping is the first, foundational part of the accounting process — recording financial transactions. However, bookkeeping is a great first step into an accounting career and with additional education, you use this as a way to gain experience and become an accountant in the future.

Are bookkeepers in demand?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are a lot of jobs for bookkeepers, and the job outlook is expected to remain relatively constant through 2026. Understanding how to efficiently use bookkeeping software like QuickBooks will make you a more desirable candidate as more and more businesses turn to technology to perform basic accounting tasks.

What kind of hours do bookkeepers work?

Most bookkeepers work 40 hours per week, though some do work part time. As a professional bookkeeper you may need to work overtime during certain periods of the year such as closing out the fiscal quarter and/or year as well as during tax season.

Where do bookkeepers work?

Most bookkeepers work in an office environment during typical 9 to 5 hours and spend a large amount of their time in front of a computer. As a professional bookkeeper, you will usually be working alone but may have a few people from other areas of accounting that work alongside you. It is even possible that you could work remotely from home for one or more organizations at a time.

Do bookkeepers do the taxes for a company?

No, bookkeepers do not do company taxes. Taxes are done by an accountant. However, bookkeepers play an important role in making sure that financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner. This ensures that the financial information for a company is easy to read and use once it is time for an accountant to take over and do the taxes.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. To learn more about financial assistance.

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